London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Mitcham 1951

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Mitcham]

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Assistance is given towards extra nourishment, beds and
bedding, occupational therapy material, education, clothing,
provision of wireless, holidays, fares for relatives to visit, pocket
money for patients, removal expenses, etc., etc. The Committee
also carry for distribution a stock of milk foods, blankets and
sheets. The help given improves the morale of the patient or the
well being of his or her family.
The Committee has the onerous task of raising the larger
portion of the funds necessary, the Chairman having great
pleasure in expressing thanks to all those who helped, especially
with the Christmas Seal Campaign, which resulted in the record
figure of £258 12s. 8d. for 1951.